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We invite you to join the #AskYourDeveloper book launch event TOMORROW at 10am PST! A portion of the book proceeds will go to SMASH Program and SMASH Alumni will be leading part of the event! Jeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio, will be joining the Kapor family of organizations to celebrate the release of his first book and to discuss his leadership strategy on empowering employees, especially developers, to be creative and solve problems. Jeff and Twilio are long time supporters of S...MASH, having previously hosted a weekend hackathon and an academic year session at the Twilio offices. RSVP Here! https://t.co/9RQyyn4uEo

SMASH was recently featured on EdSurge! "Necessity is the mother of invention, and here’s what one #STEM program, SMASH Program for underrepresented students learned from going remote that should persist past the pandemic." Read More: https://buff.ly/3qA4NJb

Apply for 2021 SMASH Virtual Academy by March 15th! SMASH empowers dedicated students of color with a FREE, 3 year, intensive STEM focused college prep program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers! https://www.smash.org/apply/

Now more than ever, we must continue to carry Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's torch to SMASH injustice. We must actively work towards inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility if we want to truly level the playing field.

Happy New Year! We Hope 2021 is a SMASHing Success. All the Best, SMASH

#SMASHMidwest scholars had the opportunity to explore #FoodScience careers, thanks to our lead sponsor RXBAR! Scholars heard from food scientists at RXBAR, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola! #SmashBarriers

2-4-6-8 Racial justice cannot wait! For the next 100 days, the Kapor family of orgs are rallying together to fight against anti-blackness & racial justice in our political, educational and economic systems! Racial disparities have long existed in education, & have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to prevent these gaps from growing even wider and remove structural barriers in the digital divide, school funding, CS and STEM education, and higher education. Now, we must invest in high-speed broadband networks to ensure all students are equitably set up to participate in the virtual academic environment. https://www.smash.org/100-days-of-action-statement #100DaysOfAction #RacialJustice

Thanks to everyone that went out to #SMASHtheVote this Election! No matter the result of this election, the fight to illuminate and dismantle systemic racism does not end here. Let's acknowledge the BIG wins that have already come in that move us toward a more inclusive nation.

Today, USE YOUR VOICE and #VOTE! So much is at stake this #ElectionDay that impact communities of color! If you are in #AlamedaCounty, you can cast your vote at our polling station at 1901 Poplar in #WestOakland! https://justice.kaporcenter.org Together, we can #SMASHtheVote!

To help make civic participation more accessible, we're excited to open our doors in #WestOakland & offer an accessible & safe place for the community to vote. Spread the word! https://t.co/R4BhcBBBWX #100DaysofAction

Voto Latino Foundation needs your help with reaching out to half a million Latinx voters! Get the opportunity to talk to others on issues that affect us all! Sign up to be a part of the VL C4 texting team! https://votolatino.org/article/events-map/

Join us RIGHT NOW (10:30am PST) on #LatinaEqualPayDay for an event for Latinx womxn in (or aspiring to be in) tech! On average, Latinas make 46% less than white men and 31% less than white women. If paid at the equal amount, Latinas would earn over $1.1 million more over the course of her career. It's time to #LevelUpOurLatinas and increase the Latinx womxn's earning potential. Learn from and with our pay equity squad and stay for a workshopping session on actionable topics.... Sign up here: http://lu.ma/pay-latinas #100DaysofAction

"One of the biggest impacts the pandemic has had on my life has been the need to juggle broadband internet usage with my family. My name is Jalen Wise, and I’d love to share my experience with others." Read Jalen Wise's (SMASH Rising scholar) perspective on the pandemic, digital divide and navigating through connectivity. #100DaysofAction Medium piece: https://medium.com//navigating-through-connectivity-443281

Sign up to text bank with one of our grantee partners, Hispanic Federation to encourage civic engagement! Let's mobilize together and make sure our voices are heard! #100DaysofAction #SMASHtheVOTE Volunteer Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScTTa1FN3ymm-YAgK/viewform

Pledge, plan, and prepare to vote, all in one place. At local, state, and national levels, your vote can help make history and save lives! Make a voting plan today! Today is both the is the deadline to apply for "Vote by Mail Request" and "Early Voting" in Pennsylvania! #100DaysofAction #SMASHtheVOTE Register Here with our grantee partner, NAACP: https://blackvoiceschangelives.org/

Full Video: Movement Mondays: Owning Your Vote #ICYMI Black Millennial Political Convention discussed the importance of Black Millennials this election; they comprise 25% of the total Black U.S. population. Millennial voter turnout in the 2018 midterm elections consisted of 2.3 million Black Millennial voters. In the 2020 elections and beyond it is important for their voices to be heard. This session focused on why their vote matters and ways to ensure that their votes are being counted. Full segment here: https://www.facebook.com/BlackMillennialConvention/videos/1082053305564699

Reach out to your local and state election officials to demand safe, fair and accessible elections during the pandemic. https://lawyerscommittee.org/project/election-protection/ #100DaysofAction #SMASHtheVOTE

Ever thought of adopting a polling precinct? You and a group of volunteers would take on the role of supervising a polling place on Election Day. Also reminding you that 1901 Poplar in Oakland, CA is a voting location option for Alameda County! #SMASHtheVOTE #100DaysofAction Find your local polling place here! https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

Votunteer with one of our grantee partners! We suggest Black Organizing Project, Black Voters Matter, The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Black Millennial Political Convention! One suggestion can be to take a texting shift with Black Voters Matter to help build power across the South! https://docs.google.com//1hSLgv-0KVTFcJcuIi-mGoq/viewform #100DaysofAction #SMASHtheVOTE

VIRTUAL EVENT: Do you have a full understanding of all the ballot measures you’re being asked to vote for this election? Join us tomorrow, 10/22 @ 4pm PST for a #SMASHtheVOTE Town Hall: Build Your Ballot! https://smashthevote.splashthat.com/ #SMASHtheVOTE #100daysofaction

America is facing a record shortage of poll workers this year due to the coronavirus. If your are able to step up, please consider staffing your local polling place! https://www.powerthepolls.org/?source=PFAW #SMASHtheVOTE #100DaysofAction